In this episode, we dive into a topic that can come with some shame: it’s okay for women who do athletic sports to have aesthetic goals!

Many of us have felt pressure to “choose” between looking good and performing well — but the truth is, you can want both.

You can demand both, I sure do.

We explore:

• Why aesthetic goals are valid

• How training for aesthetics also improves strength, athleticism, and movement efficiency

• Real-life examples of exercises that shape your body and improve sprint form at the same time

• Why, as a coach, I’m already programming for all of it, whether you ask or not

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to embrace your goals — aesthetic, performance, or both — and understand how training smartly can help you achieve them.

Want to find the perfect program for your goals — whether aesthetic, strength, or speed? Take my 5-question quiz to discover the course that fits you best and activate your free trial today.

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This episode kicks off the All Access Glow-Up — a brand-new phase for Canine Handler Fitness.

We’re diving into our first monthly challenge: LIFT HEAVIER! What it means to lift heavier, why it matters for your strength and your mood, and how this November challenge can help you fight the winter blahs, boost your confidence, and handle with more power and ease.

Plus, Liz shares details about the new fitness course quiz that matches you to your perfect program in under 5 questions — so you can stop guessing and start training smarter.

In This Episode:

• Why lifting heavier is about more than muscle — it’s a mindset shift.

• The science of hope molecules and how strength training boosts mood and motivation.

• Why “pushing past comfort” workouts are where the magic happens.

• The story behind the All Access Glow-Up and how members are taking their training up a notch.

• How to find your perfect starting point with the new quiz.

Key Takeaways:

• 💥 Lifting heavier = lifting your mood.

• 🧠 Every rep builds strength in your muscles and your nervous system.

• 💪 Don’t wait for motivation — action creates it.

Links Mentioned:
👉 Take the Quiz: Find Your Perfect Fitness Course
👉 Join the All Access Pass: Your Glow-Up Starts Here
👉 Read the Blog: Collecting Hope Molecules — Why Strength Training Boosts Your Mood

Ever wonder why some handlers seem to sprint through the course effortlessly while others run out of steam halfway?

In this episode, we’re diving into Zone 2 cardio—the unsung hero of speed, stamina, and recovery for dog sports.

You’ll learn why running faster isn’t just about sprinting and how endurance in higher heart rate zones can help you recover quicker, sustain energy, and feel strong for every round.

I’ll also give you actionable ways to check if you’re in Zone 2 and how to build it into your training without overdoing it.

What You’ll Learn:

• What Zone 2 cardio is and why it matters for agility.

• How improved endurance helps you recover between runs.

• How to check your heart rate without a complicated gadget.

• Why consistency beats intensity for long-term performance.

Feeling bloated during runs or just frustrated by digestive discomfort? You’re not alone!

In this episode, we tackle gas and bloating for active handlers. We’ll cover how food choices, air intake, snacking habits, and gut bacteria all play a role.

I’ll walk you through easy, practical steps to improve digestion, reduce discomfort, and feel lighter on your feet.

No gross stories—just results you can feel during runs and in everyday life.

What You’ll Learn:

• How your gut bacteria influence digestion and bloating.

• Common food triggers and sneaky habits that cause gas.

• Tips for reducing swallowed air and improving nutrient absorption.

• How to track and manage your digestive reactions using simple tools.

Ever notice how running on grass feels completely different from running on asphalt? Or how sprinting on sand leaves you feeling like you just ran twice as far?

In this episode, we dive into why variable and soft surfaces change the game for handlers. These surfaces don’t just challenge your legs—they challenge your core, stabilizers, and even your nervous system, shaping the way your body responds to speed, turns, and fatigue on the course.

Understanding this can give you a serious edge, even if you can’t sprint on sand every day.

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• Speed and fatigue are affected: Running on soft surfaces demands more energy per stride, which increases fatigue and conditions your muscles for the demands of agility. It teaches your body to stabilize and propel efficiently.

Key Takeaways

• Soft surfaces challenge your body differently: Sand, grass, and turf reduce joint impact while activating stabilizer muscles. This builds strength, balance, and resilience, helping you and your dog handle sharper turns and faster sprints.

• Speed and fatigue are affected: Running on soft surfaces demands more energy per stride, which increases fatigue and conditions your muscles for the demands of agility. It teaches your body to stabilize and propel efficiently.

• Adaptation is gradual: Sudden sessions on soft surfaces can overwork muscles and increase injury risk. Gradually introduce short intervals to allow your body to adapt.

• Surface awareness matters: Even if you can’t train on soft surfaces regularly, understanding how your body reacts to variable terrain helps you replicate those neuromuscular adaptations on harder ground.

• • Footwear and form influence results: Proper shoes or even barefoot practice (when safe) can help your body “read” the surface better and transfer strength into speed.

  
  

  Soft surfaces? No problem. My All Access Pass gives you the workouts and guidance to stay fast, strong, and agile no matter what.

  
  

  You can start your FREE TRIAL here!

Sometimes the smartest move in fitness isn’t pushing harder—it’s pulling back. In this episode of Canine Handler Fitness, I’m talking about Get Going Gently—how to start smart when life, injury, or health conditions demand a slower pace.

You’ll learn:

• When it’s essential to go gently: post-op, post-injury, illness, or stressful life changes

• How to approach training safely with chronic conditions like CFS, hypermobility, autoimmune flares, or fibromyalgia

• The 60–80% rule: how staying just below your threshold builds strength, endurance, and resilience

• How gentle isn’t the finish line—it’s the launch pad for bigger gains

Whether you’re easing back into fitness or learning to pace yourself strategically, this episode gives you the guidance and encouragement to take that first step today, then progress safely toward your strongest self.

Enrollment for my new course, Get Going Gently, through Fenzi Dog Sports Academy closes Oct 15. Sign up today, this is only happening once!

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Most agility handlers want to be faster — but the truth is, speed doesn’t just happen. It comes from how you move.

In this episode, Liz reveals how focusing on just one or two key running cues can completely transform your sprinting form, helping you cover ground faster, move more efficiently, and stay ahead of your dog.

What you’ll learn:

• Why sprinting technique matters as much for handlers as it does for athletes.

• How the right cues simplify running and free your body to move naturally.

• How just 1–2 small focus points can unlock speed you didn’t think you had.

• Practical ways to bring these cues into your agility training runs.

  
  

Takeaway:
Faster running doesn’t come from wishful thinking — it comes from training smart with the right guidance.

If you’re ready to stop getting left behind and finally move like the handler your dog deserves, my programs are built to take you there step by step.

You can check it out here!

If you want to stop feeling stuck behind your dog, hit play now — and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode built to make handlers stronger, faster, and more confident.

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Bussing—an agility athlete, competitor, coach, judge, canine fitness advocate, and expert in agility behavior.

Laura has been a lifelong athlete, and in recent years she’s poured that same drive and intensity into dog sports.

We first connected back in 2022, and since then I’ve had a front-row seat to watch her growth—not just as a competitor, but as an athlete in every sense of the word.

Laura brings practical tools, valuable lessons, and a perspective that’s always worth learning from, whether you’re brand new to agility or a seasoned handler.

Tune in for a conversation about what it really takes to thrive in dog sports—mentally, physically, and as a team with your dog.

📍 Where to find Laura:

• Facebook

👉 Laura trains using our All Access Pass, and you can too! Start your 2-week free trial today and explore the same workouts, stretching, and core training that help top handlers like Laura perform their best.

[Click here] to get started today.

Everyone thinks January is the “fresh start” month for fitness—but here’s the reality: by March, nearly 80% of people have already quit. The resolution rush doesn’t stick.

Stop waiting for January to fix your fitness. By then, the gyms are packed, the apps are overflowing, and most people have already quit by March.

Here’s the smarter play: start in September.

September gives you a clean slate, fresh routines, and the chance to build momentum before the holiday chaos.

Imagine this: you start now, and by January you’re already 12–16 weeks in and starting January riding a wave of momentum. You’re stronger, faster, and more confident while everyone else is still figuring out how to log into their gym app.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• Why January is the worst time to start fitness

• The real reasons September sets you up for success

• How to use fall to lock in consistency, even with a busy schedule

• The exact momentum you’ll build to hit spring ahead of the curve

This is your wake-up call: September isn’t the time to think about starting—it’s the time to actually do it.

👉 Hit play, start today, and let’s make sure you’re not starting over in January—you’re already ahead.

Stop waiting for January to fix your fitness. By then, the gyms are packed, the apps are overflowing, and most people have already quit by March.

Here’s the smarter play: start in September.

September gives you a clean slate, fresh routines, and the chance to build momentum before the holiday chaos. Imagine this: you start now, and by January you’re already 12–16 weeks in. You’re not making resolutions—you’re making progress. You’re stronger, faster, and more confident while everyone else is still figuring out how to log into their gym app.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• Why January is the worst time to start fitness

• The real reasons September sets you up for success

• How to use fall to lock in consistency, even with a busy schedule

• The exact momentum you’ll build to hit spring ahead of the curve

This is your wake-up call: September isn’t the time to think about starting—it’s the time to actually do it.

👉 Hit play, start today, and let’s make sure you’re not starting over in January—you’re already ahead.

Ready to be a September Starter? Click here to access your FREE 2 Week Trial to my All Access Pass.

I see a lot of hypermobile people in dog sports, and while flexibility can be a huge advantage, it often comes with hidden challenges that impact health, performance, and day-to-day life.

In this episode, we dive into the mystery of hypermobility — a niche but increasingly researched area of connective tissue disorders — and why understanding it is crucial for taking control of your body and your life.

With Dr. Ashton Wilson, we explore:

• Common comorbidities that often accompany hypermobility, from joint instability and chronic pain to digestive and autonomic issues

• Practical strategies for managing these conditions so you can stay active, strong, and confident in dog sports and life

• Which doctors and specialists to see and how to know when it’s time for a referral

• Conversation prompts to advocate for yourself effectively with your medical team

• Tools and tips for medical appointments — even when practitioners aren’t familiar with hypermobility, so you leave feeling understood and prepared

This episode is empowering and actionable. The information shared here isn’t just theory — it’s the knowledge you need to train smarter, move stronger, and take control of your health and performance.

Knowing your body and the ways hypermobility can affect it gives you the insight to make bold, informed choices — essentially giving you the tools to approach your life with strategy, strength, and confidence.

You can book your own virtual consultation with Dr. Wilson and her team here.

You can also find her insightful Instagram page here!